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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1945
Page
9
Dorp boxer aims for a title encounter against the champion as five challengers press for a shot. Reports indicate interest from Freddie To various contenders amid coast phase speculation on the welterweight scene.
Veteran players from World War II join the Cornell squad for Saturday's game against Yale. McKeaver, McNeaver, and teammates Elliott, Devoid, Sailer, Sirsch, Speece, Quinn, and Del Signore discuss adjusting after service. Coach Meeker notes the team is rougher but aims to improve for next year as graduates seek good jobs.
Brown appointed as basketball coach at the United States Marine Academy Kings Point with emphasis on leadership by the academy superintendent and naval reserve officers. The announcement notes training program alignment and upcoming season plans.
NYU announces a schedule of 20 basketball games featuring returnees from last year’s Eastern conference rivals. Coach Howard Caan begins his 3rd season with the team as they prepare for the new campaign against opponents including Cornell and City College.
Bruins to Pry Off Hockey Ltd Tonight as Boston gears up for a season opener the earliest in its history. Manager Art Ross notes injuries limit star players Frenkie Brimzek and Roy Conacher, while clubs across the league show improved rosters. Proceeds from the opener go to a wounded veterans relief fund.
New York Giants and Cleveland Indians reached arrangements to resume their spring exhibition series after a weather delay. Secretary Eddie Brennick of the Aer Fork club said a two day set was arranged in Cleveland with games slated for April 2 and April 3. The teams plan further exhibitions before camp breaks, with trips to Chicago and Roanoke noted.
Merdinger Hutcheon and Dalton led the Engineers to an impressive lacrosse campaign under coach Ned Harkness. Merdinger anchored the defense and earned All America first team honors, Hutcheon starred as the high scorer and key attacker, and Dalton served as the leading center and captain.
Star Columbia wingback returns to the squad after treatment for appendicitis that caused him to miss last Saturday's game with Colgate.
In the Cohoes Business Men's League at St Agnes Dyeenung Bit Curry led several teams with strong marks including 256 663 while Quinn's 387 530 pushed Carron Shoes to a tight win over Beaunit Miiz. Other bowlers across multiple leagues posted high scores as teams such as Monk's Printing and Dorr's vied for top spots amid a busy bowling night.
Branch Rickey and son Rickey Jr announce the signing of Jackie Robinson to a contract with the Kansas City Monarchs as the first Negro player admitted to organized baseball under the Brooklyn Dodgers system. The signing signals a broader talent search by the Rickeys, aiming to develop Negro players for Double-A and eventual big league duty amidst potential backlash and controversy.
Chief Specialist Johnny Rigney a former Chicago White Sox pitcher was discharged from the Navy yesterday after 42 months of service He completed assignments in the South Pacific and returns to civilian life with his family in the Great Lakes area.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute builds around one regular and two substitutes from last year as coach Donald aims for a winning season. The Engineers open December 1 against Brooklyn Poly and close March 9 with Nyira.
Lindsey of New York meets Angel Rereira of Jersey City in a five round main event at Paradise Rink Albiny Street Schenectady. Bucci opponent history noted with several local matchups and a slate of three rounders featuring Schenectady and Utica boxers.
Greely Colorado native Elmo Cromer, a Silver Star recipient and former Fort Collins soldier, has surged to the top of Mountain region scoring with six touchdowns and eight extra points for Colorado State. His war experiences include leading a relief effort in Sicily and a long captivity in German camps before liberation in April.
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